We found this place on a walk back from Brompton Cemetery. The atmosphere was great, as was the service. Food (roast beef and toffee cake for afters) was top notch. I highly recommend it. Not far from Brompton Station. Nice beer selection as well. read more

The Pembroke, formerly known as The Coleherne, was for many years one of the most famous gay pubs in the country. It was purchased by Realpubs towards the end of 2008, since when it has undergone a major refurbishment and been re-branded as a 'gastro pub'. The interior has been redecorated in a mixture of dark browns, golds and creams, with loud 'feature wallpaper', old leather sofas and wooden chairs and tables, with a dining area at the rear and less formal seating at the front and on the mezzanine. It's taken it about as far away from its previous incarnation as it's possible to get, if at the expense of its character - with this sort of décor you could be in just about city centre in the UK. The one positive is that it now serves real ale in the form of Adnams, with the possibility of a guest ale. I've not eaten here yet, but the menu is familiar gastro-pub fare: modern British/European cooking, with prices to match: starters from £4.50-£7.50, mains from £8.50-£17, desserts £5-£7. The old dingy toilets have also been replaced by swanky new ones in the basement, which seem to be kept spotlessly clean. Bar service isn't bad, but it's still early days and it's pretty quiet, so we'll have to see how it goes. Update 27-01-2009 Well, what an experience. No Adnams, but they had Deuchars IPA on instead, which is a very nice pint. Clearly, their beer supply is still settling down. One downer: they served the beer in old-fashioned handled/dimpled glasses, so say if you want a straight glass. We also had to ask for every pint to be topped up. (At over £3 a pint, I don't want to pay for an inch of froth). But, more oddly, some of the old Coleherne crowd seem to have returned, alongside the more generally more mixed clientele. I got my bum groped by some punter as I walked out at the end of the evening - something that hasn't happened in years - even though I was clearly with my other half. Clearly, for some, old habits die very hard read more

Eh, it was fine. They had a decent selection of beers and I had a very nice IPA, though all beer in Europe seems to be "session" so low ABV. The food was good, just very bland. I had the Thai chicken starter, and I expected some sort of sauce or something that would make them "Thai" but they were just plain fried chicken nuggets. The breading was light and good, but just bland. Nothing at all making them "thai" so that was odd. I also had the goat cheese and crackers starter, which was also terribly bland. Service was good. read more

After evening out rum tasting you may think the last place to visit is a pub but we found this pub as we walked past West Brompton station in search for a tipple and snack! As you walk in, there is a center bar with high tables and stools along the walls. There is further seating areas upstairs and behind the bar there is a restaurant. The huge plus about the Pembroke is you are able to order food until 10! The staff were friendly and service was pretty quick considering the bar was busy downstairs! read more

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Nice pub in Earl's Court. Stopped prior to Chelsea vs Man U game for a few pints and chips. Prompt service and if it's busy they have an upstairs bar and garden patio behind the bar. read more

The atmosphere is quite charming and feels like a standard slightly upscale gastro pub. I particularly like the oversized booths--I could imagine 8 people sliding in to each booth... 6 if they're burly rugby players. The impressive chandelier seems to be made of glassware... and give off happy and relaxing light. They have a nice selection of wine with options from both the "old" and new world. I quite liked the new world options... But then again I'm originally from this taboo place called the new world. The food is tasty and a step above normal pub food, but it's represented in the price so don't expect a deal. I had the sweet potato gnocchi which hit the spot perfectly. And we shared a sticky toffee pudding which was just how you want a sticky toffee pudding to be... hearty, warm and really really bad for you. The service leaves something to be desired. Although they are all lovely people, it's apparent they don't work as a team and there's clearly a lack of basic organisation. You'll often be asked the same question my two waitresses and there was some serious confusion over our reservation. read more

Go here for dinner -- when you want something great but not overly pricey or fussy. This is a local pub for people who love to eat -- gastropub for sure. Every time I go here, the food is excellent. I think I've been there about 6 times now, and the consistency is impressive. It's got that London decor of the moment, with big chandeliers, patterned wallpaper, and the right combination of fancy and traditional. Some of the favorite dishes I've had here: - chili with baby pumpkin - salmon terrine - chocolate espresso mousse - duck (multiple ways) It's all great, the service is friendly and attentive, and the wine list is pretty good. Gluten-free notes: Many of the dishes on the menu are naturally gluten-free. read more

I'm not really a pub girl, but this is certainly one of the nicer pubs. Decor, ambiance, seating, patrons -- all comfortable and pleasant. Plus, it's convenient and a short walk for me. Can't recall what I've eaten here but it's always been quite good. Love their Winter Pimm's! And last time I was there, someone had brought in their adorable, sweet pugs... and I ADORE pugs! Winter Pimms and pugs at a pub! How could I NOT give it five stars?! read more

Really nice decor, lovely wine, great bloody Mary's, great pub atmosphere but food is really bad. I had roast beef. The beef was chewy and cold. I asked how it would come, the bar man said pink but it is was over cooked. All the food was cold and tasteless. So disappointed. And when I mentioned it to the waiter he didn't seem to care. I guess as soon as the have your money why should they care! However, the roast potatoes were nice and they were happy to provide more gravy. I wouldn't recommend coming here for food but great for drinking. read more

The Pembroke is a good friend of mine's local, and since he has a broken foot right now, I've been to here a fair amount recently! When it comes to pubs, The Pembroke is pretty big. You'll find a fancy restaurant area in the back that fitting for the area it's in, and in the front are a number of tables, a couple of TVs and a big 270 degree bar with the usual beers and a few specials on tap or cask. Upstairs there's a nice big area with an extra bar and a projector/big screen they pull down for big sporting events and such. You can rent out the entire upper area if you want to, but I don't know what they charge for it. It's definitely best to book a table up there if you want to come watch sport, as it will get busy for popular events. read more

I like this pub for a number of different reasons, to start with downstairs it has a decent selection of UK and American beer served on hand pumps and in bottles from a large bar which helps the staff interact with customers and gives plenty of space to sit at the bar without feeling squashed. The bar staff seemed knowledgeable about the beer on offer. This pub also has lots of comfortable seating both downstairs and upstairs so it's good place to visit if you want somewhere to go for a drink and a catch up with mates. In the upstairs part of the pub you'll see a huge screen which shows a lot of sport including American football games. There is also a small bar upstairs and a gents toilet hidden away in the corner. The pub also has an extensive food menu but with the Troubadour restaurant a few doors away it has some stiff competition. read more

Ok nice inside. Chandeliers are a bit much. Friendly staff. Loud Friday at 7pm. Fish & chips was kind of soggy. Wine was very nice :-) read more

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Good london pub. Fridays are the best days to go in there for the london buzz. Small but cool smoking area which is great after a hard day at work. Really cool old fashion decor and furniture given a glam spice up. read more

The Pembroke was for years the legendary gay destination pub The Coleherne. A couple of years ago it was bought, refurbed and generally... errr... straightened out, and we now have the gleaming Pembroke. A lot of money has been spent here - and I mean a LOT. And it's a shame the results aren't a little bit more compelling. The Pembroke is good at what it does, but it's unforgivably generic. Eccentric wallpaper? Check? Cool tunes? Check. Attractive female staff? Check. Sofa zone? Check. Sorry, am I boring you?... On the positive side, it's great to see this beautiful Victorian pub restored to something approaching its former glory. The staff are efficient and polite and there's decent food, beer and wine - although the availability of ale is a bit patchy. What the new owners seem to have forgotten is a bit of soul. Sadly, money can't buy that. Maybe, with time, The Pembroke will wear in and generate its own "feel" but until then it will struggle in an area over-supplied with quality boozers. read more

Popped in out of the rain and it looked like this pub had a nice menu, including charcuterie, some tapas, and more traditional pub fare. Ordered a Guiness and started to order food, but the bar woman said "we are too busy. I can't take your food order." I looked around and saw maybe 20 people, but there was a futbol game on and some shouts from upstairs. Still, as the Brits might say, I was "gob smacked" and asked if it was normal. She didn't really answer and told me to ask again after the beer. Since it was rainy and stormy outside, I relaxed, enjoyed the beer and asked if the backlog had subsided. Without checking, she said "no, we are not serving food now." ok, ta ta Pembroke. read more

The Pembroke works nicely as both a pub and a restaurant - restaurant at the back, drinks at the front. There's a definite separation between the two areas, but the pub atmosphere carries through to the restaurant in a pleasant way. The staff were pleasant - slightly vague and not completely attentive, but not to the point of annoyance. You might have to ask twice for another drink, or another serviette, but they were really nice. Two of us had the fish and chips, and one had the Hog Board. The fish and chips were 5 star fantastic. The fish was fresh and very fleshy, with a thin, crisp batter. The chips were lovely, hot and crispy. Mushy peas are... mushy. The hog board is faintly embarrassing to order - everyone stares as they bring it out of the kitchen, and you feel an utter pig. But it's not as big as it looks. It's a really nice medley of different cuts of pork, prepared different ways, and is definitely worth a try. The bar has a nice selection of beers, ciders and spirits, but they DO NOT do cocktails, which is a bit of a letdown. This is my new favourite place for fish and chips - will definitely be going back. read more

OK, it's a huge place and service totally depends on how busy it is. The upstairs is huge and with only one person working the tiny bar, waiting for service feels like waiting for an ice age. It's quite Bohemian, bare brick in places, mixed crowd as you would expect from the area, and really this place could be very good or very bad depending on the service situation. The first time I went here I had to shave three times while waiting at the bar. Later on the same evening it was more or less empty, so a bit hit and miss in my experience. read more

Fav pub in the area. Best fish and chips-hands down- I have tried so far. Huge portion. Tasty. Well cooked All The Time! Honestly , they have never missed and I have been there at least 15 times in a year. I have had lunch / diner maybe 10 times. Great menu options, nice space, decent selection of beers, they have the 13 from Guiness my favorite with Camden Hell. Plenty of space, especially upstairs. They recently revamped the place and it looks even nicer. Honestly best spot compared to the pubs on Earls Court, especially for food. No comparison. Plus they have a terrasse and concert place next door. Love everything about it. Oh and they have half price mains both on Monday and Tuesday whole day. That s just perfect and way too tempting when in the area. Cheers read more

I was staying in Knightsbridge on business and my colleagues and I decided to meet for a first night meal at the Pembroke. It's mostly a pub, upstairs and down, and a restaurant secondarily. The food was pretty good, nothing to write home about. Alcohol was plenty. If it's convenient to where we're staying, I'd go back. As it was, I had a long walk and taxi ride to get here. I'd probably prefer something a little more UK unique or exotic. read more

This pub can be hit or miss. Sometimes (mainly when its quieter) it is really lovely and some nice cocktails are made. In the summer its nice to sit outside on their outside terrace. When this place is packed, it is miserable. The pub itself has great ambiance, and two large chandeliers which is always fun. Bathrooms are decently clean and not too tiny. My one pet peeve about this place is they serve awful gin and tonics. They only serve tap tonic (I call this the tap of terror). I don't understand why someone would ruin a good g&t with awful tonic, I mean the Schwepps stuff is pretty grim too, but its miles ahead of the tap stuff. But if you want a pint or a rum and coke its not the worst place to go. read more

A little cheaper than the (more atmospheric) Troubadour next door but also the Pembroke offers a nice terrace at the first floor for a jolly summer evening. The interior is a bit wanna-be-fancy but all in all a pub which serves everyone's needs. Classical range of beers and drinks, if you are hungry the food fills your belly as well. In conclusion: a good average. read more

The fish and chips are amazing. Fish is crispy and tender, and the chips are some of the best I've tasted in London so far. I highly recommend this menu item. read more

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This pub is very pleasant and the decoration is lovely. Nice to spend time on sofas upstair or enjoy the food downstair. My favourite pub around earl's court tu be station because of the space and the service is very friendly. read more

This place is a real gastro-pub and has had a makeover since its dingy days as the infamous Coleherne. It's now rich wood, leather and big chandeliers throughout and has a decent sized private space upstairs and a vast outside terrace overlooking the street on the first floor. They have a nice range of alchohol available - overall quite classy and busy, even on a Thursday evening when I visited read more

Good pub with a blend of comfort, old fashioned charm and modern sophistication. Food is above average. The upstairs has leather sofas and a pleasant roof terrace. read more

We've eaten here over 100 times from the day it opened as a gastropub (it's very near us), and we almost always have a good meal. There was a time a while back when the food was going downhill (but it was still OK), but that's been addressed. The dining area is nicely set out, although it can get a bit noisy if the pub half is packed. Tables spaced fine so enough room, menu offers typically 6-8 starters, ditto mains and desserts, and the ingredients are well sourced. Service is good, although if it's really busy and there's only one waiting person then it can get a tad slow - but service is friendly and efficient. Wine list is good, tap water is free, and of the 9 eating choices within 100 yards it's in the top third in our experience. There's a bar menu offering a few things not on the regular menu, and I saw last night a notice that Monday's = you can bring your own wine with (I think) no corkage. It's reasonable value (£19.50 rib eye is the most expensive main, there are others for £13 or so), and in the summer we've had lovely meals upstairs on the outside deck. read more

Very friendly service, the soup of the day was very delicious. Prices are fair, in the evening its a little bit loud.

Very decent food, nice garden outside on 1st floor

When I was there (2/12/17) there was a special that on Mondays and Wednesdays any main course was half-off. I'm gluten-free and although the menu doesn't denote any of that, the waiter was really helpful and talked to the kitchen about the options I had. read more

Monday and Tuesday half price food. Perfect! Large rooms , great bar and taps, and good food. My new go-to place on those nights for sure!

Formerly The Coleherne, The Pembroke remains a gay friendly venue in the heart of Earl's Court. Now with good food.